¿ Coolpix A, Ricoh GR, Fuji X100S, Sigmas DP Merrill, y alguna que otra que me dejo, seguro ? Jo, que lío.
Totalmente a destiempo, como últimamente acostumbra el bueno de Steve’s Digicams pues la cámara ya empieza a ser veterana, hoy nos ofrece su análisis en profundidad de la nada barata Nikon Coolpix A y además lo hace sin el aliciente de la comparación directa con la otra compacta que le ha hecho la vida muy difícil desde que salió, la Ricoh GR. De todo ello ya hemos hablado ampliamente aquí hace tiempo, así que solo para despistados pongo a continuación en el formato habitual para esta WEB las características de la maquinita y los «pros» y «contras» del análisis.
Helos aquí:
Nikon Coolpix A Features
- 16.2-megapixel DX-format (APS-C) image sens
- 18.5mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent) prime NIKKOR lens
- f/2.8 aperture
- 4 frames-per-second burst shooting
- 3.0-inch 921K dot LCD screen
- Quick Auto Focus
- Scene Modes
- Full Manual Controls (P, S, A, M)
- RAW/NEF Image Capture
- Full Size Hot Shoe
- Optional Accessories
- DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder
- UR-E24 Adapter Ring
- HN-CP18 metal Lens Hood
- Optional Wi-Fi Connectivity via the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
- SD card slot
- Li-ion battery pack (good for up to ~250 shots)
Offered in either silver or black, the Nikon Coolpix has a MSRP of $1,099.95. The DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will run you about $449; the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 metal Lens Hood are available together for about $129.
Pros:
- Coolpix A’s image quality is outstanding, compares favorably to entry-level Nikon DSLRs
- APS-C sized image sensor is rarely seen in a camera this size
- Low light results are good with or without flash
- Full manual control options
- High-quality lens
- Manual focus and autofocus options
- Can magnify the scene easily in manual focus mode, allowing for very sharp focus
- Hot shoe allows for connecting various accessories, including Nikon Speedlites
- Both RAW and JPEG shooting options available
- JPEG photos are smaller than average in storage space required because of excellent compression formula
- Plenty of customization options in menus, as well as function buttons that can be personalized
Contras:
- Overall performance is a little disappointing in this price range
- Shutter lag can be a little slow at times
- Extreme close-ups aren’t possible, even in macro mode, minimum focus distance is 4 in.
- Autofocus results should be more consistent
- No zoom option, focal length is fixed at 28mm equivalent
- No Vibration Reduction
- To shoot movies you have to work through several menu commands
- Movie quality is below average versus others in this price range
- No advanced add-on features, such as articulated LCD or built-in GPS or Wi-Fi
- No viewfinder
- Almost too many menu options, making Coolpix A confusing to navigate at first
- Battery life should be better
